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A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake 

5.0/5 (36 reviews)
 113 New York 9P, Saratoga Springs, NY 12020, United States

A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake 

Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
23 ft
5
5.0/5 (36 reviews)

A Line In The Water runs guided trips out of Saratoga Springs and offers to show you what fishing in Saratoga Lake is all about. John Ernst, your guide for the day will do his best to make sure you have a fun day on the water.

Come aboard his 23' Skeeter SX2250 bay boat that's powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine, and is equipped with GPS and fishfinder equipment. It can accommodate up to 5 anglers and has an ice box for any drinks you want to bring.

John specializes in light tackle fishing, all to get you on that bite. He offers half day and full day trips, mainly fishing for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, as well as Walleye, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price, just make sure to get a valid freshwater fishing license before the trip. Keep in mind that all trips are catch and release only.

Book your trip now and explore the lake with A Line In The Water.

A Line In The Water runs guided trips out of Saratoga Springs and offers to show you what fishing in Saratoga Lake is all about. John Ernst, your guide for the day will do his best to make sure you have a fun day on the water.

Come aboard his 23' Skeeter SX2250 bay boat that's powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine, and is equipped with GPS and fishfinder equipment. It can accommodate up to 5 anglers and has an ice box for any drinks you want to bring.

John specializes in light tackle fishing, all to get you on that bite. He offers half day and full day trips, mainly fishing for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, as well as Walleye, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price, just make sure to get a valid freshwater fishing license before the trip. Keep in mind that all trips are catch and release only.

Book your trip now and explore the lake with A Line In The Water.

John Ernst
Captain
John Ernst
13 years of experience

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
36 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (35)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (36)

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Jaime Youngmann
Jaime Youngmann
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Unforgettable 16th birthday charter!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 20265 adults

We booked a charter with A Line in the Water for my son’s 16th birthday, and it was an absolutely fantastic trip! Everyone in our group had a great time, and more importantly, we all caught fish. I really loved being able to give my son an experience out on the water that I know he will treasure for years to come. Captain John was absolutely top-notch. He was exceptionally knowledgeable, attentive to everyone on board, and helped us every step of the way. I 100% recommend A Line in the Water to anyone looking to book a charter on Saratoga Lake. You will not be disappointed!

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
John Ernst
Response from Captain

Thank you for your kind words glad you guys had a good time. Hope he gets that kayak.

Bill VanDerwerker
Bill VanDerwerker
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
worth the trip from California
Full Day Trip on June 23, 20262 adults

What a great day! Captain John put us on fish all day. We landed more than we could count! He had everything we needed to make our vacation to New York from California rewarding and memorable. He was a good coach helping us fine tune our technique. When he tells you to cast in a particular spot, do it. How did he know there was a fish right there, in that exact location?!?! Book a day with John Ernst and you won’t be disappointed.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Evan Ryan
Evan Ryan
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
August fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 20261 adult1 child

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
John Ernst
Response from Captain

Thanks again glad you guys had a good time..

Diana Taylor
Diana Taylor
us
Buffalo, NY, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
a great fisjing trip
Full Day Trip on May 26, 20264 adults

the captain was very kind and patient making sure all of our needs were met. we had a great time and caught a lot of fish

John Ernst
Response from Captain

Glad everyone had a good time

Michael Osswald
Michael Osswald
Repeat angler
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2020
11 trips
5.0
Verified
Great fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 22, 20262 adults

Capt John kept us on fish all morning. Caught largemouth, smallmouth, rock bass, pickerel, yellow perch and a pike

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Northern Pike
John Ernst
Response from Captain

You guys had a good trip for sure, almost every fish in the lake. look me up agian when your back in town

FAQs about A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake

A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box Water and vitamin water on board
Trips booked with A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (No extra for lost lures.)
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (This is on Saratoga Lake)
A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Your captain

John Ernst
John Ernst
John Ernst

Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

36 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since June 2021

My name is John Ernst and I am a NYS Licensed Guide. I have a wonderful wife and 2 great kids that enjoy fishing as much as I do. I have been fishing semi Professional for 15+ years and have many Top 10 finishes. My goal is to give you absolutely the best and safest fishing experience that I can provide.

36 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since June 2021

My name is John Ernst and I am a NYS Licensed Guide. I have a wonderful wife and 2 great kids that enjoy fishing as much as I do. I have been fishing semi Professional for 15+ years and have many Top 10 finishes. My goal is to give you absolutely the best and safest fishing experience that I can provide.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • August fishing trip
    Evan R.
    Evan R.
  • Great fishing
    Michael O.
    Michael O.
  • Great way to end summer!
    David S.
    David S.
  • August fishing trip
    Sheila B.
    Sheila B.
  • Great day on the water
    Dan M.
    Dan M.
  • Great experience!
    Tom L.
    Tom L.
  • John. Was grate / Fun
    Joseph K.
    Joseph K.
  • Great experience for beginners
    Ivette M.
    Ivette M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter SX2250
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
This is on Saratoga Lake

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
Water and vitamin water on board
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
No extra for lost lures.
Snacks
Drinks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Catch and release mandatory
Exceptions can be made.

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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